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Medicine (MB BCh BAO)

A comprehensive medical degree programme offering early clinical exposure across diverse healthcare settings in Northern Ireland.

Best for:Best for aspiring medical professionals seeking a clinically-integrated curriculum with early patient contact.

Queen's University Belfast · Belfast, United Kingdom · R1 · First-stage researcher
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This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
How to Apply Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/applying. When to Apply UCAS will start processing applications for entry in autumn 2027 from early September 2026. The advisory closing date for the receipt of applications for entry in 2027 is Wednesday 13 January 2027 (18:00). This is the 'equal consideration' deadline for this course. Applications from UK and EU (Republic of Ireland) students after this date are, in practice, considered by Queen’s for entry to this course throughout the remainder of the application cycle (30 June 2027) subject to the availability of places. If you apply for 2027 entry after this deadline, you will automatically be entered into Clearing. Applications from International and EU (Other) students are normally considered by Queen's for entry to this course until 30 June 2027. If you apply for 2027 entry after this deadline, you will automatically be entered into Clearing. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as is consistent with having made a careful and considered choice of institutions and courses. The Institution code name for Queen's is QBELF and the institution code is Q75. Further information on applying to study at Queen's is available at: www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/How-to-apply/
Funding
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5 years
Start date
September 2027
Full-time
Location
Belfast
United Kingdom

Overview

Queen’s University Belfast offers a rigorous medical degree programme designed to prepare students for professional clinical practice. From the first year, students engage with patients in various hospitals, general practices, and community healthcare environments throughout Northern Ireland. The curriculum integrates academic study with hands-on clinical experience to develop essential medical competencies. Applicants are selected through a competitive process involving cognitive performance assessment and multi-mini interviews.

MedicineMB BCh BAOMedical SchoolClinical PracticeUCATHealthcareUndergraduate Medicine

What you'll do

  • Engage in clinical practice across hospitals and general practices starting from the first year.
  • Participate in multi-mini interviews as part of the selection process.
  • Complete the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) to support the application.
  • Maintain high academic standards in core sciences including Biology and Chemistry.
  • Adhere to the university's Admissions Policy Statement for Medicine.

Requirements

Degree required: Secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent)

Degree offered: MB BCh BAO (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Obstetrics)

Language: English proficiency is required for all applicants.

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • High proficiency in Biology and Chemistry at the Higher Level.
  • Strong performance in the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
  • Demonstrated cognitive performance suitable for medical training.
  • Competence in Mathematics at the Ordinary Level or higher.
Nice to have
Prior experience or exposure to healthcare environments.Strong communication and interpersonal skills for clinical settings.Academic background in Physics.
Eligibility
  • Must meet specific grade requirements in the Irish Leaving Certificate (H1H1H1H1H2H2).
  • Junior Certificate Science grade A or Higher Merit required if Physics is not offered at Leaving Certificate level.
  • Must comply with the university's Admissions Policy Statement for the relevant entry year.

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How to apply

Deadline: 2027-01-13

Applications must be submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applicants should ensure they have completed the UCAT and reviewed the Admissions Policy Statement before submission. Early application is encouraged to ensure full consideration.

Documents required
  • UCAS application
  • Academic transcripts
  • UCAT results
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Contact

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/How-to-apply/

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School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Queen's University Belfast
United Kingdom
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